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  • Working Out With Kids

    July 21, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Here’s the thing: Working out with kids can be challenging. If you’ve got kids, small ones especially, you know exactly what I mean. “Your Kids are a reason to workout! Not an excuse!” You can either use your kids and your crazy life as an excuse, or you can use them as motivation to be the best you and the best mom you can be! If I know one thing as a busy working mom with two kids of my own, it’s that my own health and fitness are just as important as all of the other things I’m managing on a daily basis. If I don’t make fitness a…

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  • Paleo Glazed Banana Bread Donut Holes

    July 14, 2017 / 0 Comments

    These banana donut holes are just amazing!! My whole family loves them as well. They are super sweet without all the added sugar. Most tradition banana breads or donut are just filled with lots of processed sugar. I made these a week later into a banana bread switch I will post about soon. I had to make a few adjustments for the bread. This recipes includes simple ingredients make the tastiest baked donut holes, topped with a perfectly sweet, honey vanilla glaze. This is a great healthy way to use up ripe bananas that you are about to throughout. I was going to bring these camping with us but they…

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    July 12, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Workout Wednesday! Hi, Friends! I hope you are having a fantastic week for far! Did you find a lot of good deals for Amazon Prime Day? We ordered several things. Just got an email that some of the items have already shipped! Yay!! Are you a Prime Member? Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial The IHF Fit Club has  been AMAZING to watch grow. My hope is for it to grow even more.  And I can continue to help others with their health and fitness goals.  The daily interacting  on the private Facebook group, is amazing with everyone cheering each other on, holding one another accountable. To learn more, go…

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  • Amazon Prime Day!

    July 11, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Amazon Prime Day, which is Amazon’s biggest sale ever, is happening right now! As a busy mom who loves any chance to shop online, easier than dragging my kids into the stores with me! =) Plus today’s savings are just amazing!!  I am so excited! Take advantage of the sales today and check out some of the normally expensive fitness gear with marked down prices. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up some top-selling fitness gear for cheap! In honor of Prime Day I’m offering a one time sale for new IHF Fit Club Members. You can join today of $1!!! I have never done this sale before and I’m not…

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  • Charcoal Lemonade Recipe

    June 21, 2017 / 1 Comment

    Activated Charcoal Lemonade with Collagen Recipe Our take on the activated charcoal lemonade with collagen recipe craze looks much cooler than the sludge-colored detox drinks everyone seems to be sipping lately. We froze our activated charcoal into ice cubes, creating a stark contrast when served in bright lemonade. When the ice starts to melt, it creates a cool-looking swirling effect as the charcoal mixes with the drink. To give it an extra boost, we mixed in Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate powder. Collagen helps keep joints flexible and skin supple but because it decreases with age, it’s important to replenish with collagen-rich foods or supplements. This powder from Great Lakes…

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  • ACTIVATED CHARCOAL LEMONADE WITH COLLAGEN

    June 21, 2017 / Comments Off on ACTIVATED CHARCOAL LEMONADE WITH COLLAGEN

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  • Coconut Oil is it healthy?

    June 20, 2017 / 3 Comments

    Have you seen the newest article about coconut oil??? The American Heart Association has now decided that Coconut Oil is no longer healthy for us. Or has never been healthy for us. So many are freaking out over the headline: Coconut Oil Isn’t Healthy. It’s Never Been Healthy.  The article published said that the AHA (American Heart Association) stated that Coconut Oil is bad for your health because it raises bad cholesterol (LDL)… and that you should be consuming vegetable oil instead…. First, consider the source—the American Heart Association. A quote from the lead author of the study, “There’s nothing wrong with deep frying as long as you deep fry…

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  • Father’s Day Weekend

    June 20, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Hello!! How are you?  I hope you have had a fun weekend! We had a blast, we decided to go camping what a fun time. It was just my husband and daughter. Our son if on vacation with my sister in law. We went hiking, fishing, glasses, relaxed and enjoyed the beauty of this beautiful world.   This was a fun hike and fishing excursion. We hiked down to the Poudre River and Ryan fished along the way he had a big bite but it broke off. He did catch one fish but wasn’t big enough to cook up for dinner so he let it go.  Gillian and our puppy…

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  • Going out for dinner? Read this FIRST

    June 20, 2017 / 0 Comments

    ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT DINING OUT – ANSWERED! (10 TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW) So you are going out for dinner this weekend and all you can think is what can you eat to stay on track and stick to your goals.  The menus can be confusing and you feel like there are no healthy options.  What to do?  Don’t panic, I am here to give you your step-by-step plan to eating out with no stress! Look-up the menu before you go out Check out the menu at home where you can make sound decisions without the influence of restaurant sites, smells and feels.  It can be overwhelming when…

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  • Free Daily Goal Tracker!

    June 19, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Free Daily Goal Tracker! Can you believe we’re almost half-way through the year? Did you start out 2017 with intentions to take better care of your health?  If you’re like so many, (myself included!)  you start the year with big goals and big visions….but by mid-year you lose focus. Life happens, we get busy, old habits continue. When we don’t take the opportunity to recommit, we wait until New Year’s to get back on track. To help you stay on track or get back on track, I’ve put together a free Daily Goal Planner Print this planner, take a few minutes to fill it out and check in on how you’re doing. Put…

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  • No Equipment Home Workout

    June 12, 2017 / 53 Comments

    Try this no equipment home workout! This little workout is perfect when you are feeling crazy overwhelmed, and there is a billion things to do, and you just have to step away from it all or else your head might explode. #momlife But moments like that just reinforce how important it is to get your sweat on. Working out is a great stress relief. Follow the photos and instruction below for a 20 minute workout you can do anywhere, any time, with no equipment needed. Each exercise I want you to perform for 30 second take a 10 second rest and move on to the next move then repeat the…

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  • Soccer and Snacks!

    June 7, 2017 / 0 Comments

                                Today I want to talk about soccer and snacks!! Okay so this is a bit of a Mom rant! But here it goes! My daughter has played soccer now for 5 seasons now and my son played one season back when he was in the 5th grade. Over the seasons I have seen and observed so much. After each game a Mom or Dad takes turns providing snack and drink for the girls. So far they have received donuts (see image on the right!!), cupcakes and high sugar drinks. I get it who wants to be…

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    May 24, 2017 / 0 Comments

    I’m hosting a 7 day free Green Smoothie Challenge!! I hope you will join in on the fun as well!!! This is not a crazy detox just adding one green smoothie a day for 7 days into your diet. There are no counting calories. No magic pills. No deprivation.  For the 7 days, you will see how simple, quick and tasty healthy eating can be through a daily green smoothie. It’s been a game-changer. Green smoothies are a great way to add extra fruits and vegetables into your diet! Here are some of the top health benefits of green smoothies: 1) Natural Weight Loss. … 2) Boost Fruit & Vegetable Intake…

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  • Flat Belly Series Part 2

    May 18, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Welcome to  the Flat Belly Series Part 2! We are going over part two. If you missed Part one click here. Today’s Part two: Workouts When you think of workouts for a flat belly what do you think of? A million crunches, right? Even try Googling Best exercises to lose belly fat. Go ahead try it you will see several articles that will say Crunches. You will even see articles saying: “Nothing burns belly fat faster than crunches, which occupy the number one position in fat-burning exercises. Now, it’s time that you start performing this exercise.” I’m here to tell you that there is a better why! To lose weight,…

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    UPDATE: They no longer offer this program! Bummer!! https://www.larimer.gov/naturalresources/education/passport Looking for a fun outdoor family activity this summer? If you are near Larimer County in Colorado there is a hiking challenge called Passport to Your Open Spaces. Passport to your Open Spaces From prairies to mountains and forests to wetlands, Larimer County’s open spaces deliver the best of Colorado’s great outdoors. Explore your open spaces using the passport as your guide! Win cool prizes! Posts are located in eight Larimer County open spaces. Two posts have been placed on each open space in easy (short hike) and hard (long hike) locations. Each post has a plaque affixed to it with a…

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    May 14, 2017 / 0 Comments

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Hi!! I’m Kristin, the heart behind Live Simply with Kristin. 
As newly empty-nest empty nesters, Ryan and I sold it all and live full-time in our cozy camper—trading big house stress for simple joys, freedom, and adventures together.
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